Diary

Citation

(2009), "Diary", Strategic Direction, Vol. 25 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/sd.2009.05625eac.001

Diary

Article Type: Diary From: Strategic Direction, Volume 25, Issue 5

World CEO Forum

11-13 May 2009, Park Hyatt, Dubai

The current financial slowdown is being discussed in boardrooms across the world. Business leaders are experiencing a new set of challenges and if action is not taken, the consequences could devastate organisations globally.

The World CEO Forum, now in its third year, brings together the world’s leading CEO’s with a universal purpose – to discuss, negotiate, create new business and share knowledge during these challenging economic times.

Contact: World CEO Forum Email: info@worldceoforum.ae; Web site: www.worldceoforum.ae/

2009 Business Strategy: Achieving Success in a Tough Economy

27-28 May 2009, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada, Conference organizer: The Conference Board of Canada

Organizations that built their growth strategy on debt financing must now rein in their ambitions, and instead concentrate on strengthening the balance sheet and conserving and accumulating cash. Most experts agree that the months and even years ahead will redefine risk and opportunity across virtually every sector.

As the business environment changes, you and your organization must adapt. This event will help guide you through the process, from legal and financial issues to the practical and people aspects of major change, including issues of brand, engagement, and even the psychology of change

In addition to helping you take swift and decisive steps to address the short-term crisis, this event will also help you refine your long-term approach to capitalize on the new opportunities that result from unprecedented change

In-depth sessions by leading business strategy and management experts will examine how to:

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  Increase risk management effectiveness. Poor risk assessment instigated the current crisis. Risk management improvement is essential for survival.

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  Focus on your core business. Define and protect the core with the greatest competitive advantage, and explore divestiture and outsourcing for non-core activities.

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  Rethink your financial structure. Manage down debt and prepare for a new growth environment.

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  Seek out new opportunities. De-leveraging by others creates acquisition and new market opportunities.

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  Optimize your operations and workforce. Protect your employer brand and avoid long-term damage to your organization.

Contact: Web site: www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/09-0121/default.aspx